For campaigns where magic is common, GMs may wish to adopt a “Spell Legality Class” or SLC for various spells, colleges, or types of magic. The GM will have to decide exactly what is what in his campaign, but the following might work for most campaigns: Control Rating Examples for Magical Societies CR0 – Anarchy. […]
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Boil and Bubble: Remedial Ritual Path Magic
Since its release, Thaumatology: Ritual Path Magic has proven to be the hot-ticket (446 copies since October 3rd, 2013, with a rating of 4.6/5) of 2013. That’s a lot for GURPS. Which, since you are reading my blog about that game system, I assume you know that. I’m no PK, but I do arguably know […]
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Boil and Bubble: Practical (Ritual Path) Magic
The new Thaumatology: Ritual Path Magic has been out for a bit. Since its release there has been a flurry of activity on the Steve Jackson Games Forums regarding it. As PK’s officially unofficial deputy on ritual path magic, I’ve made it my job to answer as many of these questions as fast as I […]
Continue readingDesigner’s Notes: Safe As Houses
“What do you mean you mean you couldn’t get in?” demanded Count Orlok, his eyes burning crimson in the dark. “We’re sorry, master! We tried,” cried one of the two of the master vampire’s minions. “Did you try to trick him into letting you in?” Orlok asked, his arms crossed. “We did! Hutch said we […]
Continue readingBoil and Bubble: Someone Took My Lucky Charms! Now What…?
The GURPS Monster Hunters line provides a highly flexible, highly customizable magic system: Ritual Path Magic. The main user of it, the witch, is often used as a blunt instrument. Even though the witch is capable of casting massive damage dealing rituals, he’s actually better off acting as a support character for the other members […]
Continue readingGamemaster’s Guidepost: On Rule-Breaking, Magic Systems, and Consistency
Last night and early into this morning I tackled a gaming issue than can make Gamemaster’s go mad: How magic fits in his or her game world. Sometimes the easiest thing to say is “THERE IS NO MAGIC!” but that means less design options for your players and overall…well it’s just not as much fun. […]
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